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22 hrs ago | The Glittering Eye

Pushing Back the Date

There's a pair of interesting news stories, each of which pushes back the date of human habitation of the North American continent.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Archaeology, Science, Anthropology

Sat Nov 07, 2009

KMTR

Eugene police committee talks Tasers

's hottest topics, got another airing Wednesday night as the Eugene Police Commission zeroed in on Taser-use policy.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Newswise

Possible Help in Fight Against Muscle-wasting Disease

A compound already used to treat pneumonia could become a new therapy for an inherited muscular wasting disease, according to researchers at the University of Oregon and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York.

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Related Topix: University of Rochester, Medicine, Pentamidine (generic), NebuPent, Medication, Chemistry, Science, Food and Drug Administration, Baylor College of Medicine

Salem-News.com

Cinebarre Theater Opens in Salem

After three months of renovations, Cinebarre executives cut the ribbon November 5 at the old Regal Movieland location, in the heart of Salem, on High and Marion Streets.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Life, Food, Dining, Journalism

The Oregonian

Oregon Latinos seek power in numbers

Like California's 30 years ago, Oregon's growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Oregon Government, Multnomah County, OR, Portland State University, Immigration Reform

Thu Nov 05, 2009

News@nature.com

Oldest American artefact unearthed

Archaeologists claim to have found the oldest known artefact in the Americas, a scraper-like tool in an Oregon cave that dates back 14,230 years.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Anthropology, Science, Oregon, Cal State Los Angeles

The Oregonian

Ore. index: Recession near end but no job growth

PORTLAND, Ore. - A monthly index of economic indicators suggests the recession may be nearing the end in Oregon but the state economy is still too weak to show any job growth.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Oregon, US Politics, US News

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Willamette Week

University Of Oregon

The bizarre tale of the "Made in Oregon" sign's fate just keeps getting weirder.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Mon Nov 02, 2009

KMTR

U of O campus contains diverse tree species

It is a tree wedged in among a row of stately Norway maples lining the Memorial Quad.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Medford Mail Tribune

A hundred years, a million stories

It was 100 years ago today that two daily papers merged to create the Medford Mail Tribune, and a slew of colorful, sometimes controversial, sometimes courageous editors have ensued - including Robert Ruhl, who earned the paper's sole Pulitzer Prize for standing up to a gang of unscrupulous politicians in 1934.

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Related Topix: Medford Metro, Medford, OR, Oregon, Ashland, OR, Journalism

Fri Oct 30, 2009

KVAL-TV Eugene

Mayor concerned about recent police use of Taser

Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and the Eugene Police Department both have their opinions on how Tasers should be used.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Willamette Week

Made in Oregona s a oePublic Optiona

Two weeks ago, WW first reported the "Made in Oregon" sign had been turned off owing to a dispute among city officials, the University of Oregon, the owner of the White Stag building and the owner of the sign.

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Related Topix: Oregon

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Huffington Post

eSarcasm: Science Says Sex With Others Is Better

Prepare yourself for a shocking revelation from the world of science. Ahem: Sex with a partner is better than doing it by yourself.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

ScienceBlogs

Answers to your Chaiten questions from Dr. Jonathan Castro [Eruptions]

Hi! You're looking at Eruptions , a blog dedicated to volcanism. Your host is Dr.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Volcanic Eruption, Natural Disasters, Geology, Science, South America, Chile, World News, Australia,

Isaac Laquedem

The Laquedem Made In Oregon Landmark Sign and Lottery Plan

I don't remember when the "Made In Oregon" sign in downtown Portland advertised White Satin Sugar , but it was then a plain outline of the state with a White Satin logo in the center.

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Related Topix: Oregon

Sun Oct 25, 2009

The Oregonian

UO faculty consider forming a union

Concerns about low pay and a rift with administration have faculty members at the University of Oregon exploring the possibility of forming a union.

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Related Topix: University of Missouri

Sat Oct 24, 2009

KGW-TV Portland

Lights out for embattled 'Made in Oregon' sign

The lights are out on Portland's iconic "Made in Oregon" sign -- for now, at least.

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MedicineNet

Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study

A new study in worms may help explain why reproduction via sex with a partner beats going it alone, evolutionarily speaking.

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Related Topix: Health

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Daily Journal of Commerce

Architecture + Design Festival winds down

The Portland Architecture and Design Festival is winding down as the end of October draws near.

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Related Topix: Portland, OR, Interior Design, Arts, Portland State University

KGW-TV Portland

Student stunned by Eugene police seeks legal aid

A Chinese college student shocked by a Eugene police officer's stun gun last month has contacted attorneys.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

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